Legal
January 26, 2026
Former Lottery.com Executives Face SEC Lawsuit
On January 22, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated legal action against Lottery.com, its former CEO Lawrence Anthony DiMatteo, former executives Matthew Clemenson and Ryan Dickinson, and Vadim Komissarov, the CEO of Trident Acquisitions Corp. The SEC alleges that the defendants orchestrated a series of sham transactions designed to inflate revenue figures before […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
BetMGM NA Awarded $122M+ in Progressive Jackpots in 2025
Online betting & gaming powerhouse BetMGM announced that 2025 has been a fruitful year for its players across North America, who won over a hundred million in progressive jackpots. The Operator Awarded Multiple Six-Figure Sums In its announcement, the operator said that its online players across the NA region have won a staggering $122.1 million […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Ohio Becomes the Latest State to Cite MA Ruling in Its Battle Against Kalshi
A recent development in Massachusetts seems to have set a precedent in US regulators’ fight against the rapidly growing prediction markets space. The ruling, which was cited by regulators in several states, has now also been cited in the Ohio Casino Control Commission’s (OCCC) clash with prediction market providers. The Tides of Battle May Be […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Approve New Regulatory Body Bill, Reject iGaming & Skill Games
Virginia’s legislative session continues with several gaming bills that advanced and a few that have not. While lawmakers agreed that the creation of an official gaming regulator is a must, they didn’t seem to be on the same page when it came to online casino gaming. Creating New Regulator Is of Utmost Importance Perhaps the […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
Arkansas Casinos’ Tax Contributions Increased in 2025
2025 seems to have been a period of growth for Arkansas’s casino properties, as all three of them generated higher revenues than they did in the prior year. As a result, the state taxes generated by the casinos also increased. A Strong Year for Arkansas’ Casinos According to official data from the Arkansas Department of […]
Sports
January 26, 2026
Once Again: UFC 324 Cancels Fight Over Suspicious Betting
UFC 324 saw a last-minute fight cancellation on Saturday, January 24, with president Dana White now confirming the reason behind the controversial decision. The lightweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was pulled after the Gaming Integrity Service, responsible for closely monitoring wagering patterns for irregularities, alerted the UFC regarding unusual betting activity. “It […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Not a Matter of Willpower: Gambling Disorder Tied to Brain Changes
A new doctoral study sheds light on what happens in the brains of people with gambling disorder, showing that the condition is tied to the very circuits that control self-control, decision-making, and reward. In other words, it’s not just a matter of willpower. Disrupted Connections in the Brain The research, by Albert Bellmunt Gil of […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
Canadian Dad Scoops $1.21M Slot Payout
Pierre B. has much to be happy about after he won CAD 1,657,818 ($1.21 million) jackpot at Lake City Casino Vernon, which will allow him to take it easy and possibly retire. One Quick Meal Later, Canadian Dad Is a Millionaire B. won the eye-watering sum while playing the Powerbucks Whitney Houston slot game, and […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Nebraska Considers Changes to Gambling Addiction Program as Funding Shrinks
Nebraska might soon change how it deals with gambling addiction. This shift links to Governor Jim Pillen’s budget plan. The proposal aims to get rid of the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling. Its duties would then move to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Nebraska Plans Major Reduction in Gambling Treatment Budget […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Iowa Targets Prediction Markets with Steep Fees and New Taxes
Iowa lawmakers have put forward a far-reaching plan that would change how prediction market platforms work in the state. Senate File 2085 aims to bring these booming trading services under state control, adding expensive licensing rules, a new tax system, and big changes to how the state taxes trader earnings. Iowa Looks to Boost State […]
